Huntsville Animal Services celebrates St. Pitty’s Week with free adoptions

March 13, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Animal Services celebrates St. Pitty’s Week with free adoptions

Huntsville Animal Services is bringing good luck to shelter pets with its St. Pitty’s Week adoption campaign from March 17-22. During this special promotion, adoption fees will be waived for all pit bulls and pit bull mixes, giving these lovable dogs a lucky chance to find their forever homes. “These are some of the most affectionate and loyal dogs in the shelter, but they often take longer to be adopted,” said Animal [more]

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Animal Services invites residents to outreach event to support families and pets in need

February 21, 2025 Click to view Animal Services invites residents to outreach event to support families and pets in need

Huntsville Animal Services, in partnership with Helping Animals Without Shelter (HAWS), invites pet owners and animal lovers to a Pawsitive Outreach Community Event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240C Memorial Pkwy. NW. This special event aims to support pet owners in need by offering free spay/neuter vouchers, dog food (while supplies last) and flea/tick preventatives. Additionally, Animal Services staff will be on-site to assist [more]

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Huntsville Animal Services shares the love with $14 pet adoptions and free pet food event

February 11, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Animal Services shares the love with $14 pet adoptions and free pet food event

Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating Valentine’s Day by spreading love to both pets and pet owners in need this week with reduced fees on adoptions on most adult pets and a drive-thru pet food pantry event. Through Saturday, Feb. 15, adoption fees for most adult pets will be lowered to just $14, making it the perfect time to welcome a furry companion into your heart and home. Additionally, pet owners facing food [more]

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Pound hound Cosmo predicts an early spring at annual Ground Dog Day event

February 3, 2025 Click to view Pound hound Cosmo predicts an early spring at annual Ground Dog Day event

If winter’s got you feeling down, good news: spring might be closer than you think. At the fourth annual Ground Dog Day celebration at Huntsville Animal Services, Cosmo, a hound mix, predicted an early spring. His forecast, made with a bit of hesitation, aligned with an earlier prediction by Sand Mountain Sam, but it differed from Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast of continued winter. Cosmo, a bit shy and uncertain, was gently guided by [more]

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Huntsville Animal Services offers tips on safeguarding pets from winter weather

January 9, 2025 Click to view Huntsville Animal Services offers tips on safeguarding pets from winter weather

As you prepare for the forecasted winter weather, Huntsville Animal Services is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe and comfortable. “A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too cold for us, it’s too cold for pets outside,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer. “Winter weather can be as challenging for pets as for people. Following these tips, pet owners can keep [more]

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Contact
  • Phone:

    256-883-3782

  • Address:

    Huntsville Animal Shelter

    4950 Triana Blvd SW

    Huntsville, AL 35805

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  • Email:

    Animals@HuntsvilleAL.gov

  • Hours:

    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Report a Complaint

Concerns about an animal, as well as animal-related noise complaints, can be filed online through Huntsville Connect. Residents who suspect or see owner neglect and abuse are encouraged to call 256-883-3782 and report the issue immediately. If the situation is an emergency, please call 911.